Systems Engineering Research, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford: Rational Utilisation of Biomass Resources

Rational Utilisation of Biomass Resources

Biomass is an important renewable resource for the sustainable provision of energy, chemicals and materials. We are interested in applying systems engineering tools such as multi-criteria decision making, mathematical modelling and optimisation to assess, improve, and integrate processes and supply chains that utilise biomass for various products or services. Research in this area is closely linked to the treatment of municipal and industrial waste streams, including the application of micro-algae based systems.

Selected Publications

Weidner, T., Graça, J., Machado, T., & Yang, A. (2020). Comparison of local and centralized biowaste management strategies – A spatially-sensitive approach for the region of Porto. Waste Management, 118, 552-562. doi:10.1016/j.wasman.2020.09.013

Di, S., & Yang, A. (2018). Overyielding potential of microalgal polyculture with complementary light absorption spectra: A model-based analysis. BIOMASS & BIOENERGY, 118, 141-148. doi:10.1016/j.biombioe.2018.08.010

Fubara, T., Cecelja, F., & Yang, A. (2018). Techno-economic assessment of natural gas displacement potential of biomethane: A case study on domestic energy supply in the UK. Chemical Engineering Research and Design. doi:10.1016/j.cherd.2017.12.022

Satchatippavarn, S., Martinez-Hernandez, E., Leung Pah Hang, M. Y., Leach, M., & Yang, A. (2016). Urban biorefinery for waste processing. Chemical Engineering Research and Design, 107, 81-90. doi:10.1016/j.cherd.2015.09.022

A. C. Kokossis, A. Yang, M. Tsakalova, and T.-C. Lin.  Systematic screening of multiple processing paths in biorefineries. In: Paul R. Stuart, Mahmoud M. El-Halwagi (eds.), Integrated biorefineries: design, analysis, and optimization, CRC Press, pp37-58 (2012).